I’m still putting together Skaven models for some good painting fun over the next couple of weeks… and here is the Hell Pit Abomination.
This model is stunning, breathtaking, maybe the best large model I’ve ever assembled. So much thoughtfulness and creativity went into the design model, you can feel it while assembling the pieces. The way it goes together while hiding most of the mold lines and glue seams, and there are so many wicked details all over the model. I have to bow down for Seb Perbet, I mean compare this model to say the recently released Chimera by “veteran sculptor” Trish Carden, the Chimera feels like stone age. Just awesome. However this model will literally be a beast to paint – so much skin, so much detail…. with my little spare time I fear it will take weeks to complete…
Anyway, back to assembling. Even though there are very few mold lines, there are still some seams here and there where two pieces connect they couldn’t hide. I recommend to take the time and use Vallejo Plastic Putty or Liquid Greenstuff here. Apply the filler roughly over the seams, wait until it’s fully dry and file it down with a fine file, I use Gale Force 9 Diamond Files.
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I really like, how the model brings the idea of the HPA of the army book to life. Couldn't wish for a better realization, although I'm a) not that much into Skaven and b) don't fancy these fleshy-gory-stitched-together models.
As you mentioned the design of the latest large monster models I have to add, that also the terrorghast and the giant spider was helluva fun to build. So many parts, such a clever building structure. Very, very good looking pieces in your armies! That's in my opinion the best argument that proofs all these "WHF has become a funny thing for kids with rich parents" people wrong. OK, SoM monsters really didn't kick any ass, but who cares when you get other great models every month.
And although these big bastards also have their cost, I think they are worth every € you spend on them
Hi David, there will definately be tutorials. However, Dark Eldar are far off on my schedule – I just bought the Megaforce because of the great savings. I've got still so much Skaven to paint plus some additional models and units for both my Ultramarines and Eldar that I will take half a year at least before I can start painting Dark Eldar… cheers!
Oh, I love Skaven, they look so, ehm, freaky – and i love your work Stahly! Perfect model btw. I'm glad that you put this awesome model on your paint station 😉 One question: will you make some tutorials for your upcoming Dark Eldar project?! Greets 🙂 David